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2014 Archive

Sep 15, 2014

Lickinghole Creek Bourbon Barrel Three Chopt Tripel

Unlike their standard Three Chopt Tripel, Lickinghole Creek’s Bourbon Barrel Three Chopt Tripel is an ugly beer. It pours a murky, muted […]

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Sep 12, 2014

Mikkeller Spontanframboos

So far, I’ve had two of Mikkeller’s “Spontan-” beers — their Spontankriek and Spontanwildstrawberry. Both were interesting beers, but both also carried […]

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Sep 11, 2014

Blue Mountain Evil 8° Belgian Dubbel

I’ve had many Belgian-inspired Dubbels throughout the years. Some have been good. Some not so much. But this is the firs that […]

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Sep 10, 2014

Smuttynose Vunderbar!

I’m not what you would call a picky drinker. I can appreciate and fully enjoy just about any style available. Of course, […]

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Sep 10, 2014

Stone Brewing Co. Releases Latest Collaboration: Chris Banker / Stone / Insurgente Xocoveza Mocha Stout

Press Release ESCONDIDO, CA (Sept. 8, 2014) – ¿Una cerveza con chocolate? A beer with chocolate? ¡Sí! The latest collaboration beer from […]

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Sep 10, 2014

Sweetwater Brewing Adds Hop Hash Infused Double IPA to Year-Round Line-up

Below is the latest announcement from Sweetwater Brewing. In talking with the brewery, they have confirmed that the new year-round offering outlined […]

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Sep 9, 2014

Three Brothers Rum Barrel Aged Belgian Dubbel

My first introduction to this Harrisonburg, VA brewery was with their every-changing Hoptimization. What better way to make a second introduction with […]

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Sep 8, 2014

New Belgium Tour de Fall

New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fall is the company’s newest seasonal release. The 6% ABV American Pale Ale was brewed to celebrate […]

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Sep 5, 2014

Redhook Brewing Out of Your Gourd Pumpkin Porter

The fact that I drank a pumpkin beer of any sort in late August upsets me. It has nothing to do with […]

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Sep 4, 2014

Hardywood Saison Rustica

Just about every Hardywood Park brew I’ve had in the past couple of years has been outstanding. And so it is with […]

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Sep 3, 2014

Victory Brewing Company to Open Brewpub in Leesburg, VA

Press Release DOWNINGTOWN, PA, September 3, 2014 – Philadelphia area based Victory Brewing Company® (Victory) is announcing the brewery’s plans to open […]

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Sep 3, 2014

Sweetwater Brewing 420 Pale Ale – Bottle Conditioned

Early last month, SweetWater Brewing announced a change in their bottling practices. Not only was the company introducing custom branded glass bottles, […]

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